Our Karate Roots
Master Nakayama had a vision to bring Karate to the world. In the 1960s his legendary instructor training program was instrumental in developing some of the most talented and influencial karateka in history, including our most familiar modern masters,Okazaki, Yaguchi, Woon-A-Tai, Enoeda, Tanaka (there are more). The history and rich culture of Karate was embedded in their training and, when Nakayama sent them to the corners of the globe, the future of the art was entrusted to their care.

Today we are honored to enjoy the mentorship of Sensei Yutaka Yaguchi (9th Dan) who oversees the progression of our students, and provides leadership to our club. Sensei Yaguchi's story is told in a new biography, Mind, Body, Like Bullet. Our training and the ritual that surrounds it are directly descended from Funakoshi's Karate, and Nakayama's vision for bringing it to the world.

International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) ISKF web site

Teruyuki Okazaki, 10th Dan, Chairman and Chief Instructor (email)

Yutaka Yaguchi, 9th Dan, Vice Chairman (email)

Frank Woon-A-Tai, 8th Dan, Vice Chair, Technical Director (email)

James Field, 8th Dan, Vice Chair, Technical Director (email)

ISKF Calgary
Sensei David Jones, Shichidan (7th Dan)
President of ISKF Canada, ISKF Technical Committee Member
www.iskf-alberta.org

Sensei David Jones began his Karate life in England in 1973 and trained with Masters Enoeda and Kanazawa before emigrating to Calgary in 1981. He participated in numerous National and International Championships, including representing Canada on the National Team from 1986 to 1992 . He was a kata finalist in the 1990 World Shoto Cup and was Canadian National Kumite Champion in 1991. Jones is currently a coach for the Canadian National Karate Team and the Chief Instructor for ISKF Alberta. In addition, he is a graduate of the JKA Instructor Program.

Edmonton Fudoshin
Sensei Kurt Taylor, Yondan (4th Dan)
fudoshinkarateclub.ca

Sensei Kurt Taylor has more than 35 years in Karate and has built a strong community of students in Edmonton. He has been a foundational influence in the development of quality Shotokan Karate in Alberta. Many successful competitors have learned to tap Sensei Taylor's wisdom and experience for that 'edge' in kumite. Sensei Taylor also shares insights about Karate in his articles on the Fudoshin club web site.